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Article #777Re: How to convert weight to volts?
From: Barry Fowler
Date: Mon, 10 Jul 1989 22:47
Date: Mon, 10 Jul 1989 22:47
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My best guess would be to use a strain gauge. I don't know if it would fit in your budget constraints, however. The principle of operation would be to measure the amount of deflection in a lever with the gauge and convert the output of the gauge to an analog (and possibly later, digital) measurement. Again, your cost constraints will be the most difficult problem, especially if you want a digital readout (A/D converter, clock circuit, display costs). 'Any other answers out there?
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